Monday, May 05, 2014

UN Chief Warns Plans for Prosperity 'Will Be Undone' Without Climate Action

UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon gives a speech during a ministerial meeting to prepare for a September 23 climate change summit in New York on May 4, 2014 in Abu Dhabi. Ban Ki-moon urged 'bold' actions by countries around the world to reduce greenhouse emissions and fight global warming. (Credit: Marwan Naamani via Getty Images) Click to enlarge.
The United Nations secretary-general on Sunday urged world policymakers to do more to address the threat of climate change as negotiators attempt to forge a new global warming pact next year.

 Speaking to hundreds of international delegates at the start of a climate gathering in Abu Dhabi, Ban Ki-moon warned that time is running out to reduce harmful emissions and that political leaders need to offer bold commitments to drive meaningful change.

 "If we do not take urgent action, all our plans for increased global prosperity and security will be undone," he warned.

 UN Chief Warns Plans for Prosperity 'Will Be Undone' Without Climate Action
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